This year the National Cancer Institute estimates that 192,370 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Nearly 40% of those are predicted to die from the disease. The severity of breast cancer is strongly influenced by the stage of the disease. If detected early, the survival rate is 98% and mammograms play a vital role.

Jacob Dole is a pretty versatile guy. He likes swimming, basketball and soccer. He wants to compete as a triathlete at some point.

Gary Gambrel has been skiing for 25 years, and his experience shows. He’s a familiar face at professional water skiing tournaments, and several trophies and records bear his name.

On Sept. 22, 1996, I was a fairly healthy 24-year-old, but at about 9:15 p.m. my life nearly ended. A car driven by a drunk driver struck me. As a result, I suffered multiple injuries. My jaws were broken with a dozen fractures, my nose, collarbone, ribs, and left leg — all broken. Upon arrival at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, I was given just three hours to live. However, through the grace of God and with shear determination I was able to begin a path to recovery that has proven miraculous.

Debbie Tipton has lost 55 pounds since Aug. 13, 2008. The 47-year-old Corbin Elementary School teacher didn’t find a miracle weight loss drug. She didn’t starve herself. She employed the tried and true strategy of eating correctly and incorporating exercise into her daily life.

Southeastern Kentucky is home to some of America’s most picturesque landscapes, and with a temperate, four-seasons climate, it’s well suited for outdoor activity. Due to an emphasis on adventure tourism as a means of economic development, most communities in Southeast Kentucky boast scenic trails or roadways, perfect for cycling or hiking

Last month, we discussed “sticking to the plan” in the “A” Action phase of the Transtheoretical Mode (TTM) of thinking outlined in Part One. After sticking to my contest preparation plan for months, I will be stepping on my first national stage (Junior Nationals) in a few days. Although my original plan did not call for slicing my hand open and having to have seven stitches, I was back in the gym the following day accepting and adjusting to my new approach.

Last month, we discussed “sticking to it” in the “P” Preparation phase of the Transtheoretical Mode (TTM) of thinking outlined in Part One. Since then, I’ve been “sticking” to the plan myself. What have I been doing? Preparing myself for June 19th by means of the “A” Action phase. This will be the day when all hard work is revealed.

About a month or so after the 1997 school year began sophomore Matthew Crawford was ejected from the vehicle he was a passenger in somewhere between the north and south Corbin exits.